We’re always on the search for beautiful Irish baby names and this one is definitely one to add to your potential candidates list.
Known for their lovely meanings, unique spellings, and pretty pronunciations, homegrown monikers are a great place to start when you’re looking for the perfect name for your little bundle of joy.
Aodhla
Appearing last year in the 221st spot on the Irish charts, Aodhla is a wonderful choice for naming your little one.
Pronounced ‘ay-lah’, this darling name was given to 19 baby girls last year making it ideal if you’re on the hunt for an option on the rarer side.
Finding its origins in the boy’s name Aodh, meaning ‘fire,' Aodhla translates to ‘little fiery one’ – how sweet!
According to Ireland's Central Statistics Office, the unique moniker first appeared on Ireland’s name rankings back in 2017, starting out in the 579th position.
By 2022, Aodhla had more than doubled in popularity with this gorgeous name ranking in at the 254th spot.
Éala
If you love the sound of Aodhla, you might also like the name Éala which is pronounced the same way and means ‘swan.'
Éala made it into the top 100 in last year’s charts, sitting at 53rd place with 100 baby girls given the name.
Aodha
Also stemming from the ‘fiery’ boy’s name Aodh, Aodha, said as ‘ay-da’ or ‘ay-ya’ is a charming and unique alternative, with just 13 baby Aodhas born in 2023.
You can’t go wrong with Aodhla, Éala, or Aodha – they are all such beautiful Irish baby names!
*This article was originally published on RollerCoaster.ie.
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